Hormones of the anterior pituitary

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Thyroid-stimulating hormone

Causes the release of the thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland and causes growth of the thyroid gland.

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Luteinizing hormone

In females, stimulates ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum.

In males, causes secretion of testosterone.

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Growth hormone

Stimulates mitosis and cell growth and promotes growth in general.

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Follicle-stimulating hormone

In females, causes the development of follicles in the ovaries and stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone.

In males, stimulates sperm production.

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Prolactin

Has several functions that include the production of milk in breast tissue, the growth and development of mammary glands and the promotion of parental behaviors.

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Adrenocorticotropic hormone

Causes the growth of the adrenal cortex and the release of glucocorticoids such as cortisol.